扬扬自得 smugly self-satisfied
Explanation
形容得意洋洋的样子。
describes a self-satisfied and arrogant appearance.
Origin Story
春秋时期，齐国宰相晏婴出游，他的车夫衣着华丽，神态傲慢，意气风发，扬扬自得。晏婴看见车夫如此得意，便劝诫他不要过于骄傲自满，要时刻保持谦逊谨慎的态度。车夫的妻子也劝他不要骄傲自满，要记住自己只是一个车夫，要踏踏实实地做好自己的本职工作。车夫听从了晏婴和妻子的劝告，之后做事更加谨慎小心，深得晏婴赏识。
During the Spring and Autumn period, Yan Ying, the prime minister of Qi, was traveling. His charioteer was dressed in fine clothes, and his demeanor was arrogant and self-satisfied. Seeing his charioteer's self-satisfied manner, Yan Ying admonished him not to be too proud and complacent, but to maintain a humble and cautious attitude at all times. The charioteer's wife also advised him not to be arrogant and complacent, reminding him that he was only a charioteer and should diligently perform his duties. Following Yan Ying and his wife’s advice, the charioteer became more cautious and careful in his work, gaining Yan Ying’s appreciation.
Usage
用来形容人非常得意、自满的样子。
used to describe someone who is very pleased with themselves and self-satisfied.
Examples
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他考试考了第一名，真是扬扬自得。
tā kǎoshì kǎo le dì yī míng, zhēnshi yángyáng zìdé
He got the top score on the exam, and he is very pleased with himself.
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他炫耀自己的成功，让人感觉很扬扬自得。
tā xuànyào zìjǐ de chénggōng, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn yángyáng zìdé
He showed off his success, making people feel very smug.
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他那扬扬自得的样子，让人看了很不舒服。
tā nà yángyáng zìdé de yàngzi, ràng rén kàn le hěn bù shūfu
His self-satisfied appearance made people feel uncomfortable.